The rumors are true: After two months of deliberation I have finally decided that I think I am ready for a new project. I haven't completed this project to 100% yet but over the last few months have realized that one of my dream cars has finally fallen into my price range. The car was purchased from AndreNY and was meticulously maintained by him. I took it to the next level and was planning on going all out over the winter; completing the car in time for spring season (if I do not get what I am asking for it the car will be completed - don't worry guys). Having owned two e39s and driven many I can honestly say this is a perfect example of one of the finest BMWs ever built. The car has no rust and has under gone extensive modification by two people with some serious love for the game. Before you attack my price (feel free to NOT post if you don't have anything insightful to say) due to mileage read the entire listing. The car is a 1998 540/6 Sport Schwartz black with 178,xxx. I am ASKING $12,000 without the wheels (Schmidt’s). The only trades I will consider are for 00-01 740i Sports. I am not looking for iLs or 750s. Please spare me the "modifications aren't worth anything" spiel as I already know they don't up my resale value. I do however know that after spending at minimum $10,000 of my own money (paint was paid for out of pocket) and Andre spending $15 to 20k of his $ the car is worth the couple extra couple grand I am asking.

I know for 100% that I am forgetting a few things. The car was in a recent fender bender in NYC and was repaired without the replacement of any original panels. The rear bumper was replaced, and one taillight had to be replaced. The trunk was repaired but is still original. I've included the one photo I have from the body shop so you can see the quality of the paint work. I can also provide a few from the accident so any interested buyer could see the damage (along with a receipt of what was done to the rear – the car received a full re-spray on top of that). In my opinion, you will not find another example as clean as this 540 anywhere. I realize the mileage is high but for the work performed (all notorious issues these cars have been addressed) I don't think the $3,000 extra I am asking is much. It books in the $9,000 range in good condition on KBB. I consider this car to be excellent minus a little wear on the driver’s seat and a few hiccups.

The bad:
•Needs AC fan
•Needs Front Cup Holder
•May need 2 cats (I will give $150 for the two magnaflow replacements)
•The Short Shifter may need to be replaced due to it being stripped by the previous owner during installation.

Price:
•$12,000 OBO (I paid $14,000 for the car last November and have only taken it further since).

Seller References:
•Over 20 itrader reviews (I’ve parted out two entire cars on BF.c
•Various e39 owners in my region can attest to the quality and care that has been put into this car as well as its condition.

Some semi recent pictures (before I got my ambers back on in back):
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v323/206/121/74402616/n74402616_30658721_4456.jpg